Chocolate Covered Stuffed Dates Recipe

Make this stuffed dates recipe for a tasty and healthy dessert or midday snack. Stuffed dates are liked by everyone and even make a great school snack!

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If you're looking for a quick snack that's easy to make and tastes amazing, your search is done.

Dates are my favorite sweet snacks, I grew up having them every day and have always used them in different recipes. There are so many Middle Eastern, Mediterranean and Persian recipes that use dates. Some of our favorites are chewy granola bars, vegetarian Persian lentil rice and date walnut babka.

Today, I'm going to show you one of my all time favorite snacks: dark chocolate covered stuffed dates!

Why this stuffed dates recipe works

These little bites of deliciousness are so quick to make, and only require three to four simple ingredients. They are naturally sweet and dark chocolate balances the sweetness. These stuffed dates are great for a midday snack with a cup of tea or as a part of breakfast in the morning.

I used SunButter to make these delicious little snacks. SunButter is U.S. grown sunflower butter, it's free of the top eight food allergens, including peanuts and tree nuts, so it's perfect for kids to take to school! SunButter also has much protein and more micronutrients than traditional nut butters and contains less saturated fat.

How to make stuffed dates

It's really simple to make stuffed dates. Start with pitting the dates and fill them with SunButter and place them on a small baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Place the dates in the freezer for fifteen minutes so they are easier to handle.

Meanwhile, melt the chocolate and add one teaspoon coconut oil to the chocolate if you like it to be runnier. Take the dates out of the freezer, dip them halfway into the melted dark chocolate and place them back on the baking sheet. Freeze for another 15 minutes and they're ready to eat. I topped mine with more SunButter as well.

I love how SunButter can be used in so many different ways: just a simple snack, as a spread on a sandwich or paired with another simple ingredient – like dates – making it a great option for the whole family. SunButter is creamy, nutty and has a wonderful flavor which takes everyday snacks to a whole new level!

Can stuffed dates be made ahead of time?

Yes! These stuffed dates don't lose their flavor and texture if they're made ahead of time. If you want to make them for a gathering, a party or as a sack for your meal prep, you can definitely make these ahead of time and keep them in the fridge for the times that you crave something sweet and nutty!

How to store stuffed dates

Once all the stuffed dates are ready, you can place them in a single layer in an airtight container and keep them in the fridge for up to two weeks. Even though dates can stay in room temperature, I prefer to stay on the safer side and refrigerate them when they're used in a recipe.

More Date Recipes

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Can you freeze stuffed dates?

You sure can. All you need to do is to place these stuffed dates on a baking sheet and freeze them for thirty minutes. Then you can either put them in a ziploc bag or a container and return them to the freezer. Every time you want some stuffed dates, just take as many as you like out of the container or the ziploc bag and thaw them in the fridge or on the counter.

We love these stuffed dates for dessert as they are naturally sweet but not overly sweet and they go so well with a cup of tea. Also, if you're feeling adventurous, try these stuffed dates with blue cheese, it'll be awesome!